Themes (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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When was Frankenstein written?
When was Frankenstein written?
Over 200 years ago
What key insight does the fate vs. free will theme reveal?
What key insight does the fate vs. free will theme reveal?
Characters have free will but refuse it
How did Romantic period writers portray nature?
How did Romantic period writers portray nature?
Both healing and terrifying
What type of family did Victor grow up in?
What type of family did Victor grow up in?
Warm, supportive with caring parents
What drives the Monster to violence and revenge?
What drives the Monster to violence and revenge?
Lack of love and belonging
What transforms the Monster from gentle to vengeful?
What transforms the Monster from gentle to vengeful?
Forced loneliness from rejection
Who does the Monster murder to take revenge on Victor?
Who does the Monster murder to take revenge on Victor?
William, Clerval, and Elizabeth
How does Victor's love of knowledge affect his family?
How does Victor's love of knowledge affect his family?
His obsessive love harms them
During which period was Frankenstein written?
During which period was Frankenstein written?
The Scientific Revolution
What does the novel warn against regarding science?
What does the novel warn against regarding science?
Scientific hubris and arrogance
Which female character shows some independence?
Which female character shows some independence?
Safie
What roles do most women occupy in the novel?
What roles do most women occupy in the novel?
Mothers, wives, and caretakers